Powerline works Rutherglen-Springhurst Road, Springhurst 30 September – 31 October 2024

McConnell Dowell will perform works on some power poles and cables along Rutherglen-Springhurst Road, Springhurst to create the required clearance for double-stacked freight trains.

Map showing site powerline works location in Springhurst

Snapshot

Date

30 September 2024 - 31 October 2024

Working hours
  • 7am-7pm intermittently
Location

Rutherglen-Springhurst Road

Town
  • Springhurst
Local Government Area
  • Rural City of Wangaratta

Work being done

To enable the safe running of double-stacked freight trains additional height clearance between the rail and powerlines is required in some locations along the North East rail line.

To achieve this, McConnell Dowell will perform works on some power poles and cables along Rutherglen-Springhurst Road, Springhurst to create the required clearance.

Location of works

 

Map showing site powerline works location in Wangaratta

What can I expect?

  • Works will occur between 7am-7pm intermittently between 30 September and 31 October 2024
  • Construction noise during the day
  • Traffic management and reduced speeds will be in place during some works, which may cause traffic delays
  • Trucks and other vehicles entering and exiting construction sites, may cause minor traffic delays
  • Construction of hard stand work areas on the roadside if required
  • Heavy machinery and equipment operating onsite
  • Delivery of materials and equipment.

Any directly affected properties will be notified by AusNet if interruptions to power supply are expected.

Machinery used

Power trucks, elevated work platform, crane, excavators, slasher and light vehicles will be used within the works areas.

How we're managing impacts

  • Water carts will be onsite to wet down areas to assist in managing dust
  • Traffic controls will be in place, where required.

Contact

Phone: 1800 929 244

Email: inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.


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